How much is the bus ticket from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula?

The cheapest coach tickets from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula start from £19. The average price for this route is around £25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula?

The average bus journey time from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula is 8h 55m, covering a distance of 128 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 20m and is operated by OCC .

Which bus companies service the San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Cristobal Colon , OCC .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula?

The earliest bus departs from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula at 05:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula?

A bus journey from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OCC , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 1285 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Cristobal Colon has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.9.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Cristobal Colon , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OCC , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 20m	02:20	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	Cheapest
	Bus	22:05	San Cristobal de las Casas	7h 40m	05:45	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
	Bus	21:30	San Cristobal de las Casas	8h 55m	06:25	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	No tags
OCC + OCC	Bus	10:10	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 15m	19:25	OCC Tapachula	No tags
OCC + OCC	Bus	11:20	San Cristobal de las Casas	8h 15m	19:35	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Next departures from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 10m	15:10	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	Cheapest
	Bus	22:05	San Cristobal de las Casas	7h 40m	05:45	OCC Tapachula	Fastest
	Bus	17:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	9h 20m	02:20	Terminal Rápidos del Sur - Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez	No tags
OCC + ADO GL	Bus	05:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	10h 45m	15:45	OCC Tapachula	No tags
ADO Aeropuerto + ADO GL	Bus	08:00	San Cristobal de las Casas	7h 45m	15:45	OCC Tapachula	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 14:01 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Tapachula. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 40mAverage duration

129 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£19 - £43	Average duration8h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£21 - £21	Average duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Cristobal Colon

3.5/5130 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi1.9

OCC

3.5/51,286 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.4

Based on 1286 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. OCC ticket prices on this trip start at £25

OCC San Cristóbal de las Casas Tapachula recent customer reviews

The bus was 3 hours late before we were informed it would not be arriving

Joshua W.

20 December 2020

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula?
The cheapest coach tickets from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula start from £19. The average price for this route is around £25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula?
The average bus journey time from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula is 8h 55m, covering a distance of 128 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 20m and is operated by OCC.
Which bus companies service the San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Cristobal Colon, OCC.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula?
The earliest bus departs from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula at 05:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula?
A bus journey from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OCC, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 1285 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Cristobal Colon has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.9.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Cristobal Colon, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OCC, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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£19

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£19

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£19

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£19

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£18

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The cheapest trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £18 to £36 for a bus ticket from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Tapachula based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £18, which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually OCC will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.